As several southern states brace for heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Montha, North India is beginning to experience a seasonal shift, with cool breezes and falling temperatures marking the onset of winter. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, which could further bring down temperatures, making mornings and evenings notably colder.
Cyclone Montha to Bring Heavy Rains in South India
According to the IMD, Cyclone Montha, currently brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Monday evening. The storm is likely to cause heavy rainfall over the next five days across Kerala, Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, the weather department has issued a seven-day nationwide weather advisory due to the simultaneous development of two weather systems—one over the Bay of Bengal and another over the Arabian Sea. States including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh have been urged to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall and strong winds are anticipated in several regions.
Rain Alert for Eastern States
Jharkhand:
The Ranchi Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in multiple districts of Jharkhand from October 28 to 31. Strong winds are also expected to accompany the showers, particularly in central and southern parts of the state.
Bihar:
The Patna Meteorological Department has issued a rainfall warning for Bihar beginning October 28. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, bringing widespread rain and gusty winds to many districts between October 29 and 31.
West Bengal:
West Bengal is also on high alert as heavy rains are expected from October 28 to 31. While Cyclone Montha is projected to make landfall along Andhra Pradesh’s coastline, its effects are likely to extend to South Bengal districts, including Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and Hooghly.
Changing Weather Pattern in North India
Meanwhile, northern states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are witnessing a gradual drop in temperatures. The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR, which could further enhance the chill in the air as October draws to a close.
With the twin weather systems influencing both coasts and the monsoon withdrawing from the north, India is set to experience a dynamic weather phase this week — from heavy rainfall in the south and east to the early onset of winter in the north.